Qin emperor biography

Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of China. He reunified China by conquering the other 6 warring states in 10 years and then establishing the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC).

• Name at birth: Ying Zheng (or Zhao Zheng)
• Regnal name: Qin Shi Huang (or Shi Huangdi)
• Born: 259 BC (during Warring States Period)
• Died: 210 BC
• Father: King Zhuangxiang
• Mother: Queen Dowager Zhao
• Wives: Concubines Zheng and Hu Ji
• Successor: Qin Er Shi (Huhai)

Qin Shi Huang and His Name

Qin Shi Huang invented the title 'Emperor' (Huangdi) and called himself Shi Huangdi ('First Emperor').

Later, people usually call him Qin Shi Huang ('First Emperor of Qin').

Before he became emperor, his name was Ying Zheng or Zhao Zheng.

Mausoleum of the first qin emperor

Zheng was his given name. Ying was the name of the tribe to which Qin Shi Huang's ancestors belonged. Zhao was his clan names. Ying Zheng was more often to be called nowadays.

When he became the